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Nigerian stocks opened November on a low note, with banking and oil shares dragging the whole market down. According to Nairametrics and Leadership, the market started bearish on Monday, November 2, 2026. Investors lost…
Nigeria's mobile money industry is attracting more attention as MTN reports a major increase in revenue from its MoMo business. The growth suggests that more people are becoming comfortable using their phones to send, re…
Kenya is facing a growing financial security challenge following reports that bank customers lost a record Sh1.9 billion to fraud. The huge amount of money lost highlights the increasing risks facing people who depend on…
Surf Expo Africa is presented as more than a surfing exhibition. The three-day event, scheduled for 6–8 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, brings together ocean sports, beach culture, busines…
DJ Paco Perez’s Legacy Brings Back Memories of Kenya’s Golden Nightlife DJ Paco Perez’s name is bringing back memories of an era in Kenyan nightlife, when a great DJ could turn a club into the centre of the city’s social…
The Kenya Actors Guild (KAG) is launching an online casting and talent platform. As reported by The Star on 19 October, the aim is to help actors and other creatives find more opportunities. The Guild have not yet announ…
Ghanaian singer Efya and Nigerian musician Tomi Thomas have officially formalised their relationship, bringing together two West African music worlds in a colourful traditional marriage ceremony in Accra. The ceremony to…
Olam Agri plans new $70m feed mill in Delta Olam Agri is planning to build a new $70 million animal feed factory in Delta State, Nigeria. The project is expected to help farmers get animal feed more easily, create jobs a…
A fresh wave of humour is taking over social media, starring a surprising group of beauty icons: Nigerian husbands. Instead of the usual vanity-mirror setup, a viral trend has couples swapping roles, with men happily—and…
Telecommunications service providers operating within specific jurisdictions of Lagos have been issued a definitive mandate to rectify and fortify their network infrastructure, precipitated by mounting apprehensions rega…
The festive season in Nigeria is getting a major cinematic boost, thanks to a landmark partnership between celebrated Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli and telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria. Instead of the u…
Burna Boy Steals Show at NFL Paris Halftime Burna Boy brought Nigerian music to one of the world’s biggest sporting platforms, performing “Ye”, “Angelina” and “Last Last” during the halftime show at the NFL Paris Game. T…
Kenya and Uganda are finding new ways to attract visitors to East Africa ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Apart from the excitement surrounding football, both countries are also using golf to put their to…
KiDi, King Promise and Medikal Give Accra a Night to Remember at Hitz-Joy Beach Rave Music, dancing and the sound of excited fans filled Rehab Beach Club in Labadi, Accra, as some of Ghana's biggest music stars came toge…
American Cola has launched its American Cola Club Talent competition in Nigeria, offering young creatives an opportunity to showcase their skills and win exciting rewards. The competition, themed “Make Dem See,” aims to…
Apple Music’s 2026 list has five Nigerian acts Nigerian music continues to attract international attention, with five Nigerian acts featured in Apple Music’s Best Songs of 2026 selection, according to a report by NotJust…
The economic challenges in nigeria severs as soure of constraint that have continued to affect households and businesses, despite improvements in some economic indicators. This was one of the major Issues held in Abuja a…
The global medical community has activated long-standing safety protocols following the official confirmation that a British healthcare worker has contracted the Ebola virus while volunteering on the frontline in Central…
